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Miley Cyrus Teases New Music And Name Change
Miley Cyrus at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at Dolby Theatre on March 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. Gilbert Flores/Billboard Miley Cyrus shared a photo on Instagram on Monday (Aug. 31) that teases new music while also appearing to drop “Cyrus” from her stage name. The post shows the singer staring down the camera...
Steam’s Best New Game Demo Is So Good I Spent 5 Hours Shoveling Sand
Times are undeniably heavy lately. If you’ve managed to shield yourself from the daily barrage of grim global headlines, simply running errands to the grocery store or fueling up your car is enough to remind you of the prevailing climate. My traditional routes of escapism—immersive novels and narrative-driven video games—aren’t quite providing the sanctuary they...
Fortnite Drops New Official Roadmap Ahead of Season’s First Major Update
Now that players have had a chance to dive into Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, Epic Games is gearing up to deliver the first major patch of the season. The developers have officially unveiled their weekly schedule, giving the community a clear preview of what to expect when the upcoming update drops on September 3....
Alien Deathstorm Is the Most Appropriately Named Game I’ve Ever Played
Combine a swarm of extraterrestrial creatures, a desolate extraterrestrial outpost shrouded in peril, and a howling atmospheric tempest, and you get Alien Deathstorm. Following a half-hour hands-on session at Gamescom 2026, it is evident that developer Rebellion—renowned for their work on Sniper Elite, Zombie Army, and Atomfall—has another potential triumph on their hands. In Alien...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Creator Says AI Is Already Used Widely in Game Development
Gamers who oppose artificial intelligence may find it difficult to enjoy new releases, as surprises could lurk everywhere. Specialists currently use artificial intelligence openly for game development. However, certain players react to this with aggression, immediately writing off a project as “AI slop” if they notice any signs or mentions of AI. Kingdom Come: Deliverance...
PlayStation Studios Shaken by Another Major Departure as Head Steps Down
Another major leadership departure is shaking up a PlayStation-owned developer. Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder and managing director of Housemarque, announced via X that his final day with the company has arrived. According to his farewell statement, this handover has been in motion for quite some time, with Sami “Haxu” Hakala officially taking over the reins as...
10 Greatest Far Side Comics From the 1980s Ranked
The 1980s were great for popular entertainment. Classic movies like Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, E.T., and The Empire Strikes Back dominated the box office. TV shows like Cheers, ALF, and The Golden Girls dominated primetime TV, while the Saturday morning cartoon lineup included Transformers, Masters of the Universe, and Teenage Mutant...
Understanding Adventure Effects in Pokémon Go
Adventure Effects are exclusive bonuses that specific legendary Pokémon can grant in Pokémon Go. While activating these perks generally requires an investment of Stardust and candy, they deliver distinct advantages both during combat and while exploring the overworld for a limited duration. Currently, these abilities are restricted to select legendary Pokémon, particularly those with alternative...
Physical Copies of Onimusha Way of the Sword Reach Players Four Days Before Release
Someone managed to receive a pre-order earlier than expected. The release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword is approaching. The game will be available on consoles, and some players have already received physical pre-ordered copies of the new installment in Capcom’s franchise. A user named pabenesco recently published several photos of the box, disc, and...
Gamer Reports Losing Access to PlayStation 3 Account and Games Due to Inactivity
Several years later, a digital game collection has essentially turned into a pumpkin. In late August, KONAMI released the game compilation Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. Against this backdrop, a gamer decided to revisit the original version of one installment in the franchise and ran into problems. Virtualwears shared that he turned on...
How Live Nation H.I.P.’s Kaori Hayashi Keeps Japan on the Global Touring Map With Bruno Mars, Number_i, and The Weeknd
Live Nation H.I.P.’s Kaori Hayashi Courtesy Photo Live Nation H.I.P.’s Kaori Hayashi is the only Japanese woman named to Billboard’s Billboard Global Power Players list, marking her fourth consecutive year on the roster. Billboard Japan recently interviewed Hayashi to discuss bringing major acts like The Weeknd and Bruno Mars to Japan and the outlook for...
Testing GTA 4, GTA 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2 With DLSS 5
NVIDIA AI-powered technology for real-time image upscaling and enhancement is officially scheduled to launch its fifth version this fall. DLSS 5 has surfaced online ahead of its official release, and users have already begun applying the software to various video games. Players report mixed results from these early experiments. Image quality shows a significant difference,...
Season 2 of Spice and Wolf to Premiere in 2027 Alongside New Poster
Holo and Lawrence will face a new betrayal in the continuation of the story. The second season of the anime Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf is scheduled to premiere in 2027. Alongside this release window, the creators revealed a new poster featuring the tagline: “A new betrayal quietly creeps up on the...
DC Studios Release Calendar Includes Movies and TV Shows Through 2028
Since taking over the DC cinematic universe in 2022, DC Studios co-chairmen and CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran have overhauled Warner Bros. comic book-to-screen strategy. The new DCU officially launched in 2024 with the animated series Creature Commandos. Gunn and Safran have since built out an all-new universe for Superman, Green Lantern, and Batman....
Justin Bieber Shares Photos From Finneas and Claudia Sulewski’s Wedding
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber at the 68th GRAMMY Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Gilbert Flores/Billboard Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber attended the wedding of Finneas and Claudia Sulewski over the weekend. Finneas, 29, and Sulewski, 30, married on Saturday (Aug. 29) at San Ysidro Ranch...
Pre-orders Open for Snake Board Game Based on Nokia 6110 Arcade Puzzle
In September, the legendary digital entertainment of the monochrome screen era will move from tight displays to the tabletop with the release of a project titled Snake. Players will collect apples, stars, and other bonuses, leap over opponents, and avoid collisions with obstacles. Snake, also known as Python, Boa, and Worm, is a genre of...
Miley Cyrus Teases New Music And Name Change
Miley Cyrus at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at Dolby Theatre on March 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. Gilbert Flores/Billboard Miley Cyrus shared a photo on Instagram on Monday (Aug. 31) that teases new music while also appearing to drop “Cyrus” from her stage name. The post shows the singer staring down the camera...
Steam’s Best New Game Demo Is So Good I Spent 5 Hours Shoveling Sand
Times are undeniably heavy lately. If you’ve managed to shield yourself from the daily barrage of grim global headlines, simply running errands to the grocery store or fueling up your car is enough to remind you of the prevailing climate. My traditional routes of escapism—immersive novels and narrative-driven video games—aren’t quite providing the sanctuary they...
Fortnite Drops New Official Roadmap Ahead of Season’s First Major Update
Now that players have had a chance to dive into Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, Epic Games is gearing up to deliver the first major patch of the season. The developers have officially unveiled their weekly schedule, giving the community a clear preview of what to expect when the upcoming update drops on September 3....
Alien Deathstorm Is the Most Appropriately Named Game I’ve Ever Played
Combine a swarm of extraterrestrial creatures, a desolate extraterrestrial outpost shrouded in peril, and a howling atmospheric tempest, and you get Alien Deathstorm. Following a half-hour hands-on session at Gamescom 2026, it is evident that developer Rebellion—renowned for their work on Sniper Elite, Zombie Army, and Atomfall—has another potential triumph on their hands. In Alien...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Creator Says AI Is Already Used Widely in Game Development
Gamers who oppose artificial intelligence may find it difficult to enjoy new releases, as surprises could lurk everywhere. Specialists currently use artificial intelligence openly for game development. However, certain players react to this with aggression, immediately writing off a project as “AI slop” if they notice any signs or mentions of AI. Kingdom Come: Deliverance...
PlayStation Studios Shaken by Another Major Departure as Head Steps Down
Another major leadership departure is shaking up a PlayStation-owned developer. Ilari Kuittinen, co-founder and managing director of Housemarque, announced via X that his final day with the company has arrived. According to his farewell statement, this handover has been in motion for quite some time, with Sami “Haxu” Hakala officially taking over the reins as...
10 Greatest Far Side Comics From the 1980s Ranked
The 1980s were great for popular entertainment. Classic movies like Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, E.T., and The Empire Strikes Back dominated the box office. TV shows like Cheers, ALF, and The Golden Girls dominated primetime TV, while the Saturday morning cartoon lineup included Transformers, Masters of the Universe, and Teenage Mutant...
Understanding Adventure Effects in Pokémon Go
Adventure Effects are exclusive bonuses that specific legendary Pokémon can grant in Pokémon Go. While activating these perks generally requires an investment of Stardust and candy, they deliver distinct advantages both during combat and while exploring the overworld for a limited duration. Currently, these abilities are restricted to select legendary Pokémon, particularly those with alternative...
Physical Copies of Onimusha Way of the Sword Reach Players Four Days Before Release
Someone managed to receive a pre-order earlier than expected. The release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword is approaching. The game will be available on consoles, and some players have already received physical pre-ordered copies of the new installment in Capcom’s franchise. A user named pabenesco recently published several photos of the box, disc, and...